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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: European Service Module
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Oct 19, 2021

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service module is lifted in...

JSC
NASA image: NASA Achieves Milestone for Engines to Power Future Artemis Missions
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Jan 23, 2024

NASA Achieves Milestone for Engines to Power Future Artemis Missions

Crews exceed the 111% power level needed to lift the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket when firing the RS-25...

SSC
NASA image: European Service Module
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Feb 11, 2020

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service Module, is lifted in...

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NASA image: GEDI Integration
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Apr 24, 2018

GEDI Integration

Engineers and technicians from the Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) use a crane to lift the Optical...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA Service Module testing at Plum Brook
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Sep 23, 2015

NASA Service Module testing at Plum Brook

Engineers lift the Orion Crew Module Adapter Structural Test Article into the test stand at NASA Glenn Research...

JSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid
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Jun 6, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid

The space shuttle Enterprise is lifted off of a barge and onto the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum where it will...

HQ
NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid
Image
Jun 6, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid

The space shuttle Enterprise is lifted off of a barge and onto the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum where it will...

HQ
NASA image: NASA Service Module testing at Plum Brook
Image
Sep 23, 2015

NASA Service Module testing at Plum Brook

Engineers lift the Orion Crew Module Adapter Structural Test Article into the test stand at NASA Glenn Research...

JSC
NASA image: European Service Module
Image
Oct 19, 2021

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service module is lifted in...

JSC
NASA image: European Service Module
Image
Oct 19, 2021

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service module is lifted in...

JSC
NASA image: European Service Module
Image
Oct 19, 2021

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service module is lifted in...

JSC
NASA image: Liftoff of Discovery on its maiden flight from CX-39A.
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Aug 30, 1984

Liftoff of Discovery on its maiden flight from CX-39A.

The Space Shuttle Orbiter Discovery lifted off from launch pad 39A at the Kenendy Space Center for its maiden flight...

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NASA image: SLS INTERTANK TEST ARTICLE IS ATTACHED TO CROSSHEAD OF LOAD TEST ANNEX, BLDG. 4619,  AND REMOVED FROM BED OF KMAG TRANSPORTER
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Mar 28, 2018

SLS INTERTANK TEST ARTICLE IS ATTACHED TO CROSSHEAD OF LOAD TEST ANNEX, BLDG. 4619, AND REMOVED FROM BED OF KMAG TRANSPORTER

SLS INTERTANK TEST ARTICLE IS ATTACHED TO CROSSHEAD OF LOAD TEST ANNEX, BLDG. 4619, AND REMOVED FROM BED OF KMAG...

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-1958-A-24041
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Jul 8, 1958

ARC-1958-A-24041

North American F-100A NASA-200 Super Sabre airplane - wing leading edge deflected 60 degrees for increased lift with...

ARC
NASA image: JSC2001E19790
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Jul 1, 2001

JSC2001E19790

JSC2001-E-19790 (July 2001) --- A computer-generated representation showing the Space Station Remote Manipulator...

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NASA image: ED07-0027-66
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Feb 26, 2007

ED07-0027-66

NASA's Gulfstream-III research testbed lifts off from Edwards AFB on a checkout test flight with the UAV synthetic...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-00PP-0433
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Mar 30, 2003

KSC-00PP-0433

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A NASA helicopter lifts off from KSC after returning photographers from an excursion to...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid
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Jun 6, 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise Move to Intrepid

The space shuttle Enterprise is lifted off of a barge and onto the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum where it will...

HQ
NASA image: European Service Module
Image
Oct 19, 2021

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service module is lifted in...

JSC
NASA image: NASA Service Module testing at Plum Brook
Image
Sep 23, 2015

NASA Service Module testing at Plum Brook

Engineers lift the Orion Crew Module Adapter Structural Test Article into the test stand at NASA Glenn Research...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-62pc-52
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May 24, 1962

KSC-62pc-52

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mercury Atlas 7 lifted off today from Complex 14 carrying Astronaut Scott Carpenter...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00001
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Jan 15, 2009

KSC-09-S-00001

Marking a milestone on the path to the first space shuttle launch of 2009, Discovery make its slow journey to Launch...

KSC
NASA image: European Service Module
Image
Oct 19, 2021

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service module is lifted in...

JSC
NASA image: NASA Service Module testing at Plum Brook
Image
Sep 23, 2015

NASA Service Module testing at Plum Brook

Engineers lift the Orion Crew Module Adapter Structural Test Article into the test stand at NASA Glenn Research...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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